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Preparing children for racially unequal society can benefit from more support, research findings
Credit: Nappy from Pexels A team of researchers led by McGill gained insight into how parents of color in the US approach discussions with their children, aimed at teaching the skills they need to survive and thrive in a racially unequal society. An important finding of recent papers in developmental psychology is that parents need information, support and guidance, particularly…
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Is university worth it? Yes, both for students and society.
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain With the holiday season upon us, many young people are no doubt starting to consider their future options. With so many different paths to pursue, Canada’s youth unemployment rate high, and the higher education sector facing unprecedented challenges, it may be natural to wonder if university is worth it. . In my role as Chancellor of…
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Exploring framing effects: The influence of language on thought and society
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Each word was chosen to be included in this sentence. Every message, even the most mundane, is created with a specific frame in mind that influences how the message is received. The study of framing effects is an interdisciplinary study that investigates when, how, and why language influences those who receive messages, and how this influences…
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